title: [Cricopharyngeal myotomy for upper esophageal achalasia].
abstract: Cricopharyngeal achalasia (CA) causes inability to swallow liquids or solids without initiating a violent coughing spasm. Etiological factors which may precipitate obstruction by cricopharyngeal spasm include neuromuscular disorders, radical oral surgery, central nervous system disease, and idiopathic disorders. Cricopharyngeal myotomy is a simple procedure which gives considerable improvement in swallowing. 2 cases with complete dysphagia who were able to swallow fluids and solids after excision of the cricopharyngeal sphincter are described.
authors.affiliation: ENT Dept., Soroka-University Hospital, Beer Sheba.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Puterman
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Stahl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*